Chief Cardiac Physiologist | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and skilled senior cardiac physiologist (in cath lab and pacing) to join our team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be cross-site for both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospital sites. The post-holder will provide highly specialised professional expertise in the environment of the Cardiac Cath Lab and Physiologist-led pacemaker/device follow-up clinics. They will also act as a resource within the technical cardiology service and provide expert, specialist advice within this area.

• To be able to perform a broad range of clinical-technical investigation procedures and interventions in the Cardiological field to a highly competent professional standard.
• To possess specialist practitioner knowledge and skills in Cath Lab and Pacing and to help manage the pacing clinics.
• To assist the Lead Cardiac Physiologist in the various sections of Cardiac Services in providing the routine Cardiac Physiology clinical-technical services when necessary.
• To perform complex pacing clinics including home monitoring and of undertake a range cath lab procedures
• Play a major role in the training and continuing professional development of staff and students, The post holder will provide highly specialised professional expertise in the environment of the Cardiac Cath Lab and Physiologist-led pacemaker/device follow-up clinics. To act as a resource within
the technical cardiology service and provide expert, specialist advice within this area.
• To perform a range of standard and non-routine complex investigations as requested by clinicians,
these will include brady, tachy device clinics (ICD, CRTP and CRTD), in cath lab this will involve basic diagnostic coronary angiogram and complex coronary intervention procedures including PCI, CTO, pressure wire, IABP (balloon pump) and IVUS studies. To also be able to perform left and right heart catheterisation independently.
• Analyse complex information that may be technical and/or clinical, using current scientific opinion and own discretion to interpret and make decisions on how best to act.
• Using advanced knowledge and skills to optimise performance of complex and basic pacemakers and internal defibrillators, to best suit the patient's individual needs while ensuring maximum patient
safety and comfort.
• The post holder would be expected to deal with any outcome during or after the test, this could include resuscitation.
• To assist in emergency procedures which will include acute PCI transfer from A&E to cath lab
• To act as a specialist in the field, giving professional advice as necessary.
• The post holder should have an interest in performing Tilt tests, with the aim to become proficient in preforming these investigations.
• The post holder must have experience in all standard cardiac investigations performed within a cardiac physiology department.
• The post holder must be able to supervise stress tests and is expected to be competent to deal with any outcome that may arise as a result of the investigation.
  
  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.